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| Place | Formosa |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Bruce |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.06292 |
| Longitude | -81.21273 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | N0G |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | FBEWT |
Formosa is a compact rural community in Bruce, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Formosa is located at 44.0629°N, 81.2127°W.
Formosa rests within a quiet pocket of Ontario, marked by the modest rise of The Alps that cast long, cooling shadows across the surrounding fields as the sun dips low. It lies 35.7 km east-south-east of Kincardine, ON (from Kincardine, ON: bearing 109°T), and is situated 8.0 km west-north-west of Mildmay. The Teeswater River wanders through the countryside some seven kilometers away, its steady movement providing a soft, persistent hum that settles over the lowlands. Further out, the landscape holds the stillness of McGlinn Lake at a distance of twelve kilometers, while the Headquarters Conservation Area sits eighteen kilometers away, offering a space where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp pine and turning earth. During the golden hour, the light here catches the limestone outcroppings, turning the grey stone into something resembling polished bone against the darkening horizon. The history of Formosa remains tied to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the value of the spring-fed waters, which eventually fostered a notable brewing heritage that defined the local economy for generations. While the modern pace of life in Formosa avoids the clamor of larger centers, the village retains a distinct character shaped by the heritage of its original stone buildings and the persistence of its small-scale enterprises. Residents often gather when the evening air turns crisp, their conversations carrying easily across the valley floor as the day’s work ends. This distinct quality of life persists in the way neighbors acknowledge one another, a simple habit that keeps the social climate as clear and grounding as the water that once drew people to this specific bend in the land.
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Explore Formosa, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.06292, -81.21273. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Formosa includes the postal code (N0G), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Formosa is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |